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                    <![CDATA[Episode #21: Lawyers Guide Series:  Getting Back to the Basics - Why Lawyers Should Reinvest in Old-Fashioned Networking and Word-of-Mouth Referrals]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[This podcast source, an excerpt from the “Lawyers Guide Series: Getting Back to the Basics,” advocates for legal professionals to reinvest in old-fashioned networking and word-of-mouth referrals despite the prevalence of digital marketing. It emphasizes that genuine human connection and trusted referrals remain the most effective sources of new business, especially for local and small firms, because recommendations carry more weight than online ads. The guide offers five actionable steps lawyers can take to build and sustain these relationships, including attending local events, engaging with past clients, and being generous with referrals to build a professional ecosystem. Ultimately, the text […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #21: Lawyers Guide Series:  Getting Back to the Basics - Why Lawyers Should Reinvest in Old-Fashioned Networking and Word-of-Mouth Referrals]]>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #20:  Illinois Health Care Power of Attorney for Young Adults]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[Episode #20: The episode provides an in-depth look at why obtaining a Health Care Power of Attorney (POA-HC) is important for adults in Illinois, even those as young as thirty. It explains that a POA-HC allows an individual to designate a trusted agent to make medical decisions if they become unable to communicate their wishes, covering everything from routine care to life-support choices. The document highlights several advantages of signing a POA-HC sooner rather than later, such as being prepared for the unexpected, ensuring the correct person makes decisions, and preventing family conflict. Conversely, it briefly mentions that some people wait because they feel their life […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #20: The episode provides an in-depth look at why obtaining a Health Care Power of Attorney (POA-HC) is important for adults in Illinois, even those as young as thirty. It explains that a POA-HC allows an individual to designate a trusted agent to make medical decisions if they become unable to communicate their wishes, covering everything from routine care to life-support choices. The document highlights several advantages of signing a POA-HC sooner rather than later, such as being prepared for the unexpected, ensuring the correct person makes decisions, and preventing family conflict. Conversely, it briefly mentions that some people wait because they feel their life […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #19: What Business Owners Need to Know about Buy-Sell Agreements and Life Insurance]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[Episode #19 – This episode discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Connelly v. United States, which significantly impacts how buy-sell agreements and corporate-owned life insurance are viewed for federal estate tax purposes. The core of the ruling is that life insurance proceeds payable to a corporation, even if earmarked for stock redemption, are considered corporate assets and increase the company’s valuation, subsequently raising the deceased shareholder’s estate tax liability. This means a redemption obligation does not offset the increase in value from the insurance proceeds. The article emphasizes that business owners must re-evaluate their buy-sell agreement structures, particularly regarding […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #19 – This episode discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Connelly v. United States, which significantly impacts how buy-sell agreements and corporate-owned life insurance are viewed for federal estate tax purposes. The core of the ruling is that life insurance proceeds payable to a corporation, even if earmarked for stock redemption, are considered corporate assets and increase the company’s valuation, subsequently raising the deceased shareholder’s estate tax liability. This means a redemption obligation does not offset the increase in value from the insurance proceeds. The article emphasizes that business owners must re-evaluate their buy-sell agreement structures, particularly regarding […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #19 – This episode discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Connelly v. United States, which significantly impacts how buy-sell agreements and corporate-owned life insurance are viewed for federal estate tax purposes. The core of the ruling is that life insurance proceeds payable to a corporation, even if earmarked for stock redemption, are considered corporate assets and increase the company’s valuation, subsequently raising the deceased shareholder’s estate tax liability. This means a redemption obligation does not offset the increase in value from the insurance proceeds. The article emphasizes that business owners must re-evaluate their buy-sell agreement structures, particularly regarding […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #19 – This episode discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Connelly v. United States, which significantly impacts how buy-sell agreements and corporate-owned life insurance are viewed for federal estate tax purposes. The core of the ruling is that life insurance proceeds payable to a corporation, even if earmarked for stock redemption, are considered corporate assets and increase the company’s valuation, subsequently raising the deceased shareholder’s estate tax liability. This means a redemption obligation does not offset the increase in value from the insurance proceeds. The article emphasizes that business owners must re-evaluate their buy-sell agreement structures, particularly regarding […]]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:15:22</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #18: Don't Let your Business Legacy Crumble - Guide to Business Continuity Plan]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Episode #18:  In this episode, we dive into the essentials of business continuity planning—what it is, why it matters, and how it ties into operating agreements and buy-sell agreements. From succession and valuation to funding and risk management, we’ll explore the key steps every business owner should take to protect their company’s future and provide peace of mind for employees, clients, and family. Business Continuity Planning]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #18:  In this episode, we dive into the essentials of business continuity planning—what it is, why it matters, and how it ties into operating agreements and buy-sell agreements. From succession and valuation to funding and risk management, we’ll explore the key steps every business owner should take to protect their company’s future and provide peace of mind for employees, clients, and family. Business Continuity Planning]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #18:  In this episode, we dive into the essentials of business continuity planning—what it is, why it matters, and how it ties into operating agreements and buy-sell agreements. From succession and valuation to funding and risk management, we’ll explore the key steps every business owner should take to protect their company’s future and provide peace of mind for employees, clients, and family. Business Continuity Planning]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #18:  In this episode, we dive into the essentials of business continuity planning—what it is, why it matters, and how it ties into operating agreements and buy-sell agreements. From succession and valuation to funding and risk management, we’ll explore the key steps every business owner should take to protect their company’s future and provide peace of mind for employees, clients, and family. Business Continuity Planning]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:11:58</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #17: Illinois Open Meetings Act: Remote Attendance and Future Prospects]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Episode #17:  This podcast episode provides an overview of Illinois’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) Section 7, specifically addressing remote participation for public bodies. It details the current two pathways for remote attendance: individual member remote attendance when a physical quorum is present, and fully remote meetings during a declared public-health disaster. The document then introduces two proposed House Bills from 2025, HB 2886 and HB 3165, which aim to expand or modify these existing rules, with HB 2886 broadening reasons for individual remote attendance and HB 3165 creating special remote meeting authority for Chicago Local School Councils. Finally, it offers […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #17:  This podcast episode provides an overview of Illinois’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) Section 7, specifically addressing remote participation for public bodies. It details the current two pathways for remote attendance: individual member remote attendance when a physical quorum is present, and fully remote meetings during a declared public-health disaster. The document then introduces two proposed House Bills from 2025, HB 2886 and HB 3165, which aim to expand or modify these existing rules, with HB 2886 broadening reasons for individual remote attendance and HB 3165 creating special remote meeting authority for Chicago Local School Councils. Finally, it offers […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #17:  This podcast episode provides an overview of Illinois’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) Section 7, specifically addressing remote participation for public bodies. It details the current two pathways for remote attendance: individual member remote attendance when a physical quorum is present, and fully remote meetings during a declared public-health disaster. The document then introduces two proposed House Bills from 2025, HB 2886 and HB 3165, which aim to expand or modify these existing rules, with HB 2886 broadening reasons for individual remote attendance and HB 3165 creating special remote meeting authority for Chicago Local School Councils. Finally, it offers […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #17:  This podcast episode provides an overview of Illinois’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) Section 7, specifically addressing remote participation for public bodies. It details the current two pathways for remote attendance: individual member remote attendance when a physical quorum is present, and fully remote meetings during a declared public-health disaster. The document then introduces two proposed House Bills from 2025, HB 2886 and HB 3165, which aim to expand or modify these existing rules, with HB 2886 broadening reasons for individual remote attendance and HB 3165 creating special remote meeting authority for Chicago Local School Councils. Finally, it offers […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #16: Silent Strain, New Law: How Illinois is Redefining Non-Emergency Fire Calls]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Episode #16: This podcast episode  introduces a new Illinois law, effective January 1, 2026, concerning lift-assist calls to assisted living and nursing home facilities. A lift-assist is defined as a non-emergency service where firefighters help residents move from one position to another without requiring hospital transport. The law, Public Act 104-57, was enacted because frequent non-emergency calls strain fire district resources, potentially diverting personnel and equipment from actual emergencies. Under this new regulation, facilities will receive six free lift-assist calls per calendar year, but subsequent calls will incur a reasonable fee designed to cover the fire district’s actual costs for […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #16: This podcast episode  introduces a new Illinois law, effective January 1, 2026, concerning lift-assist calls to assisted living and nursing home facilities. A lift-assist is defined as a non-emergency service where firefighters help residents move from one position to another without requiring hospital transport. The law, Public Act 104-57, was enacted because frequent non-emergency calls strain fire district resources, potentially diverting personnel and equipment from actual emergencies. Under this new regulation, facilities will receive six free lift-assist calls per calendar year, but subsequent calls will incur a reasonable fee designed to cover the fire district’s actual costs for […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #16: Silent Strain, New Law: How Illinois is Redefining Non-Emergency Fire Calls]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #16: This podcast episode  introduces a new Illinois law, effective January 1, 2026, concerning lift-assist calls to assisted living and nursing home facilities. A lift-assist is defined as a non-emergency service where firefighters help residents move from one position to another without requiring hospital transport. The law, Public Act 104-57, was enacted because frequent non-emergency calls strain fire district resources, potentially diverting personnel and equipment from actual emergencies. Under this new regulation, facilities will receive six free lift-assist calls per calendar year, but subsequent calls will incur a reasonable fee designed to cover the fire district’s actual costs for […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode #16: This podcast episode  introduces a new Illinois law, effective January 1, 2026, concerning lift-assist calls to assisted living and nursing home facilities. A lift-assist is defined as a non-emergency service where firefighters help residents move from one position to another without requiring hospital transport. The law, Public Act 104-57, was enacted because frequent non-emergency calls strain fire district resources, potentially diverting personnel and equipment from actual emergencies. Under this new regulation, facilities will receive six free lift-assist calls per calendar year, but subsequent calls will incur a reasonable fee designed to cover the fire district’s actual costs for […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[2nd Amendment Talk: Guns & More]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 19:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[On this edition of Prime Law Podcast Andrew and his guest breakdown the laws and regulations surrounding fire arms and the 2nd amendment in Illinois. In addition, Andrew and his guest touch on the on goings which are involved in modern day law in 2023. If the audio seems spotty at times it is because […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Divorce & Beyond]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[This week Andrew is joined by fellow Prime Law Group Attorney, Jean Butler. Join in as they take a deep dive into the world or divorce law. Jean practices mainly in family law dealing with divorce, parentage, and child support among many other things. Jean is also a prosecutor for the Village of Island Lake in McHenry […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This week Andrew is joined by fellow Prime Law Group Attorney, Jean Butler. Join in as they take a deep dive into the world or divorce law. Jean practices mainly in family law dealing with divorce, parentage, and child support among many other things. Jean is also a prosecutor for the Village of Island Lake in McHenry […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Three Thirties of Estate Planning]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[The Three Thirties of Estate Planning Join Host Andrew Mertzenich on this weeks episode where he dives into the 3 30’s of estate planning. Estate Planning is something every one should have on their minds. Learn about the Three Thirties Involved in Estate Planning and how they affect you and your plan. Estate planning is […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Three Thirties of Estate Planning Join Host Andrew Mertzenich on this weeks episode where he dives into the 3 30’s of estate planning. Estate Planning is something every one should have on their minds. Learn about the Three Thirties Involved in Estate Planning and how they affect you and your plan. Estate planning is […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Three Thirties of Estate Planning]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Three Thirties of Estate Planning Join Host Andrew Mertzenich on this weeks episode where he dives into the 3 30’s of estate planning. Estate Planning is something every one should have on their minds. Learn about the Three Thirties Involved in Estate Planning and how they affect you and your plan. Estate planning is […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Three Thirties of Estate Planning Join Host Andrew Mertzenich on this weeks episode where he dives into the 3 30’s of estate planning. Estate Planning is something every one should have on their minds. Learn about the Three Thirties Involved in Estate Planning and how they affect you and your plan. Estate planning is […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Introduction to Financial Planning and the Three Thirties]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Introduction to Financial Planning and the Three Thirties Join Host Andrew Mertzenich as he discusses the on goings within financial planning. In addition, Andrew will go over the “THREE THIRTIES” and there significance in regard to estate planning. Thanks for listening!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Introduction to Financial Planning and the Three Thirties Join Host Andrew Mertzenich as he discusses the on goings within financial planning. In addition, Andrew will go over the “THREE THIRTIES” and there significance in regard to estate planning. Thanks for listening!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Introduction to Financial Planning and the Three Thirties Join Host Andrew Mertzenich as he discusses the on goings within financial planning. In addition, Andrew will go over the “THREE THIRTIES” and there significance in regard to estate planning. Thanks for listening!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:35:28</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[A Discussion with Justice Doherty]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[Join Prime Law Podcasts host Andrew Mertzenich this as he is joined by Justice Doherty. Andrew brings on Judge Doherty for this weeks episode to get insights into what its like being a judge and all that’s involved in being one. Please feel free to leave us a comment and tell us what it is […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Join Prime Law Podcasts host Andrew Mertzenich this as he is joined by Justice Doherty. Andrew brings on Judge Doherty for this weeks episode to get insights into what its like being a judge and all that’s involved in being one. Please feel free to leave us a comment and tell us what it is […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Join Prime Law Podcasts host Andrew Mertzenich this as he is joined by Justice Doherty. Andrew brings on Judge Doherty for this weeks episode to get insights into what its like being a judge and all that’s involved in being one. Please feel free to leave us a comment and tell us what it is […]]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:31</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Winnebago County Bar Association]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[Join host Andrew J. Mertzenich this week on Prime Law Podcast. This week Andrew welcomes guest Holly Nash to the show to break down Bar Associations. Holly Nash is the Executive Director of the Winnebago County Bar Association located in Rockford, Illinois.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Join host Andrew J. Mertzenich this week on Prime Law Podcast. This week Andrew welcomes guest Holly Nash to the show to break down Bar Associations. Holly Nash is the Executive Director of the Winnebago County Bar Association located in Rockford, Illinois.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Winnebago County Bar Association]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Join host Andrew J. Mertzenich this week on Prime Law Podcast. This week Andrew welcomes guest Holly Nash to the show to break down Bar Associations. Holly Nash is the Executive Director of the Winnebago County Bar Association located in Rockford, Illinois.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Join host Andrew J. Mertzenich this week on Prime Law Podcast. This week Andrew welcomes guest Holly Nash to the show to break down Bar Associations. Holly Nash is the Executive Director of the Winnebago County Bar Association located in Rockford, Illinois.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:16:39</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Business Entities Part 2]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, continues to highlight the different kinds of business entities and how you can use them to accomplish your dreams. This is “Part 2” of a 2 part series. Business Entities Part 1 can be heard by following this link “PART 1”. Feel free to […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, continues to highlight the different kinds of business entities and how you can use them to accomplish your dreams. This is “Part 2” of a 2 part series. Business Entities Part 1 can be heard by following this link “PART 1”. Feel free to […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Business Entities Part 2]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, continues to highlight the different kinds of business entities and how you can use them to accomplish your dreams. This is “Part 2” of a 2 part series. Business Entities Part 1 can be heard by following this link “PART 1”. Feel free to […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, continues to highlight the different kinds of business entities and how you can use them to accomplish your dreams. This is “Part 2” of a 2 part series. Business Entities Part 1 can be heard by following this link “PART 1”. Feel free to […]]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:07</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Join Host Andrew Mertzenich on this weeks episode of Prime Law Podcast as he welcomes Attorney Tracy McGonigle! Listen along as they dive into the complexities of animal law and specifically (510 ILCS 70/) Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. Tracy is an experienced and dedicated animal law attorney. Being a horse enthusiast her entire […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Join Host Andrew Mertzenich on this weeks episode of Prime Law Podcast as he welcomes Attorney Tracy McGonigle! Listen along as they dive into the complexities of animal law and specifically (510 ILCS 70/) Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. Tracy is an experienced and dedicated animal law attorney. Being a horse enthusiast her entire […]]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Join Host Andrew Mertzenich on this weeks episode of Prime Law Podcast as he welcomes Attorney Tracy McGonigle! Listen along as they dive into the complexities of animal law and specifically (510 ILCS 70/) Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. Tracy is an experienced and dedicated animal law attorney. Being a horse enthusiast her entire […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Business Entities Part 1]]>
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                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, gives you a quick review of the different kinds of business entities and how you can use different entities to accomplish your dreams. He’ll also talk about the pros and cons of each entity, as well as liability concerns. That and more on this […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, gives you a quick review of the different kinds of business entities and how you can use different entities to accomplish your dreams. He’ll also talk about the pros and cons of each entity, as well as liability concerns. That and more on this […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Business Entities Part 1]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, gives you a quick review of the different kinds of business entities and how you can use different entities to accomplish your dreams. He’ll also talk about the pros and cons of each entity, as well as liability concerns. That and more on this […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this week’s episode of Prime law Podcast, host, Andrew Mertzenich, gives you a quick review of the different kinds of business entities and how you can use different entities to accomplish your dreams. He’ll also talk about the pros and cons of each entity, as well as liability concerns. That and more on this […]]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:01</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Real Estate Disclosures]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:52:16 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Are you aware of all that is involved with real estate disclosures? If not have no fear, Prime Law Pod is here. Join Prime Law Pod’s host Andrew Mertzenich this week as he discusses real estate disclosures and more.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Are you aware of all that is involved with real estate disclosures? If not have no fear, Prime Law Pod is here. Join Prime Law Pod’s host Andrew Mertzenich this week as he discusses real estate disclosures and more.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Real Estate Disclosures]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Are you aware of all that is involved with real estate disclosures? If not have no fear, Prime Law Pod is here. Join Prime Law Pod’s host Andrew Mertzenich this week as he discusses real estate disclosures and more.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:15:31</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[McHenry County Lawyers | Law Firm | Attorneys in Woodstock Illinois]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Typical Real Estate Transaction]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Join Prime Law Podcast host Andrew J. Mertzenich on this weeks episode where he dives into the complexities involved in the typical real estate transaction in Illinois. Prime Law Group are experienced attorneys who are dedicated to providing there clients with the most ideal outcomes and solutions. Prime Law Podcast is intended for educational purposes […]]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[The Illinois Probate Process can be a confusing process leaving those involved feeling lost and stressed out. Join host Andrew J. Mertzenich on this weeks episode of Prime Law Podcast as he discusses the ins and outs involved in the Illinois Probate Process.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Illinois Probate Process can be a confusing process leaving those involved feeling lost and stressed out. Join host Andrew J. Mertzenich on this weeks episode of Prime Law Podcast as he discusses the ins and outs involved in the Illinois Probate Process.]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Is Life Insurance Part of Your Estate Plan? That very question is answered in this weeks edition of Prime Law Podcast. Join Host Andrew J. Mertzenich as he dives into the complexities involved with life insurance and how it may fit into your estate plans.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Is Life Insurance Part of Your Estate Plan? That very question is answered in this weeks edition of Prime Law Podcast. Join Host Andrew J. Mertzenich as he dives into the complexities involved with life insurance and how it may fit into your estate plans.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Challenges in LGBTQ Estate Planning]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[LGBTQ+ individuals face challenges that are unique to their community. This week, host, Andrew Mertzenich, discusses the history of LGBTQ+ rights, how being LGBTQ+ affects a person’s estate plan, and what LGBTQ+ individuals need to do to protect their own and their families’ assets and autonomy.  ]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The 5 Essential Documents You Need in Your Estate Plan]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[This is our very first podcast episode. Understanding the ins and outs of a thorough estate plan can be daunting. Join us and attorney Andrew Mertzenich this week on Prime Law Podcast to discuss the 5 essential documents you need in your Estate Plan and how to get started. We hope you enjoy it.  Thank […]]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This is our very first podcast episode. Understanding the ins and outs of a thorough estate plan can be daunting. Join us and attorney Andrew Mertzenich this week on Prime Law Podcast to discuss the 5 essential documents you need in your Estate Plan and how to get started. We hope you enjoy it.  Thank […]]]>
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